Machesney Park, IL vs Wylie, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.8). Wylie leads in median household income ($109,465 vs $71,098). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Machesney Park, IL | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#116) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 22,630 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,433 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $71,098 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | R+11.2 |
C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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